Become a member
Becoming a member of 10C will allow you to join forces with the strong and interconnected community of changemakers in Guelph and beyond. The goal is to highlight, support, and enhance members’ work through offering new ways of collaborating, coordinating, and building capacity – together as a community.
10C is open to people, organizations and businesses that are working within a social innovation and social change framework.
10C offers different types of annual memberships:
- Student ($25) – This is a membership for active students in secondary or postsecondary school.
- Individual ($50) – This membership is for an individual not directly associated with an organization, working independently.
- Organization ($120) – This membership is for not-for-profit or for-profit groups working in social change.
- Nourish ($200) – This is a membership to use the Nourish Kitchen.
- Venture ($240) – This is a membership that would support for-profit businesses not necessarily working in a social change framework.
- Nourish + Organization ($240) – This includes both an Organization and Nourish Kitchen membership.
- Volunteer (Free) – Must have completed at least 24 hours of volunteer time to be eligible.
Note that fees listed above are paid annually.
While striving for affordable and meaningful membership participation, we are at the point where we must increase rates. This will help cover increasing costs of building maintenance, insurance, utility costs and service delivery. As of June 1, 2025, 10C’s annual membership fees will be as follows:
- Student ($30) – This is a membership for active students in secondary or postsecondary school.
- Individual ($65) – This membership is for an individual not directly associated with an organization, working independently.
- Organization ($145) – This membership is for not-for-profit or for-profit groups working in social change.
- Nourish ($225) – This is a membership to use the Nourish Kitchen.
- Venture ($275) – This is a membership that would support for-profit businesses not necessarily working in a social change framework.
- Nourish + Organization ($275) – This includes both an Organization and Nourish Kitchen membership.
- Volunteer (Free) – Must have completed at least 24 hours of volunteer time to be eligible.
This increase has been discussed and approved at the March 18, 2025 10C Board of Directors meeting. Please reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions on membership.
Member Benefits
| Membership | Student | Individual | Organization | Nourish | Nourish + Organization | Venture |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fee | $25 | $50 | $120 | $200 | $240 | $240 |
| Engagement and connection with all 10C members and community | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Opportunity to access coworking and hot-desk packages | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Opportunity to access Nourish Kitchen use packages | – | – | – | ✔ | ✔ | – |
| 50% discount on meeting & event space | – | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Discount on paid 10C workshops & events | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Newsletter content submissions & promotional support | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Promotion of any public-facing events held at 10C | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Use of 10C address as business mailing address | – | – | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Free ½ hour consultation with 10C staff | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Access to other paid and free member programs and services | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Member hot-desking (1 person x 1 free visit per month) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | – | ✔ | ✔ |
| Membership directory listing or social media member feature | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Inclusion in preferred catering list | – | – | – | ✔ (At 42C) | ✔ (At 42C) | – |
| Opportunity for First Floor gallery art show | – | ✔ | ✔ | – | ✔ | ✔ |
| Opportunity to display artwork on floors 2-4 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | – | ✔ | ✔ |
Engagement and connection with 10C members and community
When you become a 10C member, you are instantly connected with the 10C community. We strive to help you make and deepen these connections. Whether through joining a member social or events like Gather and Connect, access 10C’s different projects and programs, becoming a coworker, hosting an event here, or any number of other ways – you are part of a bigger community of support and inspiration. If you have ideas about how this can best serve you, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
50% discount on meeting and event space
All members receive a 50% discount on meeting and event space rentals. Details on spaces and rates are available here.
Opportunity to access Nourish Kitchen use packages.
There are a variety of Nourish Kitchen use packages. Learn more about the Nourish Kitchen here.
Discounts on paid 10C workshops and events.
Members often receive a discount on workshops and events offered by 10C. A full list of upcoming events is available here.
Newsletter content submissions and promotional support
The 10C newsletter, released monthly in the first week of the month, is a space for members to connect with each other and learn about events and opportunities. Members are welcome to engage with the 10C community and membership by sharing research, events, opportunities, and news items.
Promotion of any public-facing events held at 10C
Hosting a ticketed or public-facing event at 10C? We can help to spread the word!
Use of 10C address as business mailing address
If your business requires a mailing address, we are happy to receive and sort your mail. You will receive a designated mail slot and can pick up your mail anytime Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5pm. This service is offered to all Nourish, Organization and Venture level members, if you require a mailing address, please purchase one of these memberships.
Free ½ hour consultation with 10C staff
Do you want to have a quick conversation about an idea or plan? We’d happily connect you with a 10C team member to talk it through.
Access to other paid and free member programs and services
Looking for a more in depth conversation? Members are able to access a paid consultation with 10C staff members on a variety of topics. Reach out to Jess at [email protected] for more information about this service.
Subscribe to our newsletter to learn more about other programs and services available to members.
Member hot-desking
All members can hot-desk at 10C for one visit per month included in their annual membership (applies for only one person). Standard rates apply for additional hot-desking.
Membership directory listing or social media member feature
We try to profile all 10C members via social media at least once per year. Members can reach out to [email protected] if they are interested in this opportunity. Once a membership is approved, all members are given the option of having information available in our online member directory.
Inclusion in preferred catering list
Nourish Members may opt to be included in our preferred event caterer list for our 42 Carden Street location. Market Vendors may opt to be included in our preferred event caterer/vendor list for the Guelph Farmers’ Market location. There may be periodic opportunities for cross-over catering.
Opportunity for First Floor gallery art show and/or display artwork on floors 2-4
Members may apply to have a First Floor gallery art show or display their artwork throughout 10C. There will be a 15% commission on all artworks sold 15% commission on all artworks sold or $75 will be charged if the artwork is not for sale or if the commission of artwork is under $75.
Opportunity to access coworking packages
10C offers a variety of full-time and part-time coworking packages. Details can be found here.